Baked Broccoli Almond Casserole Recipe

American cuisine · 420 calories

Baked Broccoli Almond Casserole recipe

About this recipe

A hearty and flavorful broccoli almond casserole, perfect for dinner. This eggetarian dish combines tender broccoli, creamy cheese, and crunchy almonds for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 450G Pack'D Organic Broccoli Florets
  • 1 Kg Fresh Onion Pack. 1kg - Ofoodi African Store
  • 200G All Things Butter Unsalted Butter
  • 2.27L / 4 Pints British Whole Milk 2.27L / 4 Pints
  • 60G Terre Exotique Black Sao Tome Pepper, 60G
  • 10 Pack Purely Organic Free Range Mixed Weight Eggs 10 Per Pack
  • 125G Daylesford Organic Brandy Butter
  • 308G Roasted Sunflower Seeds, 308G
  • 1.5 Kg Best In Plain Flour 1.5 Kg
  • - Tata Salt
  • 227G Paxo Golden Breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. 2. Cook 500 g broccoli in boiling, salted water for 3-4 minutes until tender. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
  3. 3. In a skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onion and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. 4. Stir in 2 tbsp flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add 1/2 cup milk, whisking to combine. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. 5. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper until well blended.
  6. 6. In a separate bowl, beat 2 eggs. Slowly add the warm milk mixture to the eggs, a little at a time, stirring constantly to prevent curdling.
  7. 7. Combine the egg mixture with the cooked broccoli, mixing gently to coat the broccoli evenly.
  8. 8. Grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish and pour the broccoli mixture into it, spreading it out evenly.
  9. 9. In a small bowl, toss 1/2 cup bread crumbs with 2 tbsp melted butter. Sprinkle the buttered crumbs over the broccoli mixture.
  10. 10. Top the casserole with 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, spreading them evenly.
  11. 11. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
  12. 12. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious broccoli almond casserole!